Tub Rail Protection

[KOKOKO]

Has anyone seen an appealing cover for the tub rails when the top is off? I've searched a few sites but haven't seen anything. I'd like to protect the exposed paint when the top is off. Usually use spray on bed liner over the rails on my trucks. Anyone try that or have better idea??? Is it called a tub rail?? Thanks everyone.

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[brennaman]

On my TJ I put some 3M clear bra material. I found some on the web and just bought a roll and cut it to fit myself. I just ordered a JL, and plan on doing the same. My TJ if yellowed after a while, but it looked good for over 10 years.

 

[reachkyleh]

Has anyone seen an appealing cover for the tub rails when the top is off? I've searched a few sites but haven't seen anything. I'd like to protect the exposed paint when the top is off. Usually use spray on bed liner over the rails on my trucks. Anyone try that or have better idea??? Is it called a tub rail?? Thanks everyone.

I like the clear bra idea. Another idea that I haven't actually done is you're looking at threaded bolt holes in this pic. So you could get some type of material (I donno - black plastic that can be cut to fit, can be thick, raised or whatever). But I'd put something soft under it out of sight ie. yoga mat rubber, glue it to the black plastic underneath. Pre drill holes through the plastic at those two threaded holes, then use those two "M" whatever metric sized threaded holes and buy bolts with maybe torx or allen key heads that overlap the holes and thread them down nicely. you can easily remove them when the top is on. I have a black JL. I'm in the same boat. I'm actually still considering building bars like a cop car and mounting them to those holes for a visual deterrent for thieves as I only have a soft top, which I totally love (I have an amp hidden and a sub in the back hidden). Anyway, you could easily make something and still make it look good in my opinion.

 

[IAMTHEBEASTIWORSHIP]

i've been looking for something like this as well.

i found these: https://www.vividracing.com/-p-154624873.html but it doesn't look like they can stay on when the hardtop goes back on.

 

[BDinTX]

I wasn't even looking for these but those look pretty good. I might have to get some lol!
Nice find @IAMTHEBEASTIWORSHIP

 

[KOKOKO]

i've been looking for something like this as well.

i found these: https://www.vividracing.com/-p-154624873.html but it doesn't look like they can stay on when the hardtop goes back on.

https://afepower.com

Here's the company that makes them. Ordered mine today with the security bolts (that are a preorder)

 

[IAMTHEBEASTIWORSHIP]

https://afepower.com

Here's the company that makes them. Ordered mine today with the security bolts (that are a preorder)

just looked, the security bolts are still showing as a pre-order. Did yours ever ship?

 

[KOKOKO]

just looked, the security bolts are still showing as a pre-order. Did yours ever ship?

Negative. Don't have ETA either. I don't need the rail protection for a while so holding out for complete shipment.

 

[MRMDFY]

These look great!
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[KOKOKO]

just looked, the security bolts are still showing as a pre-order. Did yours ever ship?

Received email yesterday. Expected to ship 10-14 business days.

 

[jaymz]

i've been looking for something like this as well.

i found these: https://www.vividracing.com/-p-154624873.html but it doesn't look like they can stay on when the hardtop goes back on.

If the following is true, you won’t even need to put the top back on!

“Unique Tire Tread Pattern with Spill Groove Prevents Water from Entering the Vehicle”

Definitely on my list, though. Gives a “finished” look for sure.

 

[IAMTHEBEASTIWORSHIP]

Received email yesterday. Expected to ship 10-14 business days.

good to know. i've had these in my shopping cart a few times this week, but never pulled the trigger. looks like now is the time.

 

[KOKOKO]

Update...these are great. Nothing but plastic but really finish the look with the top off - especially if you like black trim accents.

 

[IAMTHEBEASTIWORSHIP]

Anyone else having issues with their tub liners in the heat? 88 degrees today, seems like this shouldn’t be happening. I’ll reach out to the manufacturer and report back.

 

[KOKOKO]

Anyone else having issues with their tub liners in the heat? 88 degrees today, seems like this shouldn’t be happening. I’ll reach out to the manufacturer and report back.

That stinks. I havne't used mine much yet. I'll know more this weekend when temps hit 100. I'll report back. Please provide manufacturer feedback.

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